Fixing window screens that cannot be removed

by Tim
(Searsport, Maine)

Question

Hi, I need to replace cloth screens in a couple of windows in my house. Unfortunately, the screens don't come out of their frames. I don't mean they're supposed to be removeable are are stuck or something. They aren't meant to be removed. Problem: how do I get the screen tight given that I can't bow the frames at all?
Thanks for your help.
Tim B.
Searsport, Maine


Answer

Fixing a screen in place is detailed on my Storm door screen page

It works well so long as you can reach the spline channel all the way around the screen.